I'm 50 years old with a left eye power of 7.5 and right eye at 4. Considering LASIK surgery but worried if it's safe at my age are there any side effects or complications I should know about?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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eye drops are advised ,for severe cases surgical excision is advised to the pt.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My mother is 67 and has been diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes, with surgery recommended. She's a homemaker who reads newspapers and mythology books daily. I'm torn between monofocal and multifocal lenses would the Alcon Vivity lens suit her lifestyle, or should we consider other options? Also, does the season affect cataract surgery outcomes?

ophthal opinion.

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I have pretty high sphere and cylinder numbers in my prescription and I'm considering laser surgery but I've never worn glasses or contacts before. Is it safe to go straight to surgery without trying corrective lenses first? What should I know about the risks or recovery?

Consult opthalmologist for that.

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My right eye CYL changed from 0.5 to 1 and SPH went from 3.75 to 3.5 does this mean my vision is getting worse or better? Also, my left eye has CYL 2.25 is that really bad? Should I consider surgery in the future or just stick with glasses for now?

ophthal opinion is advised to the pt.

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